Refracted's set recorded live on Friday, 9th August 2024 at Paral·lel Festival in Port del Comte, Spain.

Refracted @ Paral·lel 2024

Paral·lel Festival has curated a musical selection based largely on uniqueness, promoting differentiated and disruptive musical paradigms. DJs from the international scene will explore experimental, ambient, and techno musical aesthetics over the course of 3 days on a single stage. Each performance will organically link the previous and subsequent performance, forming a narrative that weaves through a balanced day-and-night program.

An inspiring environment, precise musical selection, and the comfort of our attendees are the three utmost central axes for our organization team. We aim to offer a novel and fulfilling experience for music lovers with our distinct and purposeful program.

Shhhhh is a Tokyo-based DJ and sound explorer, known for his unique ability to merge diverse musical styles into a seamless, genre-defying groove. With a deep appreciation for world music, he crafts dancefloor experiences that blend ethnic rhythms with cutting-edge electronic sounds.
Beyond DJing, Shhhhh is an active music writer, collaborator, and advocate for cultural exchange.
He was involved in the extended collective surrounding Japan’s legendary band Boredoms, supporting their tours and occasionally DJing for them—a formative experience that continues to inform his rhythmic and experimental approach.
Since fall 2018, he has been a resident DJ at The Observatory, a renowned club in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. His international presence continues to grow through his contributions to radio platforms such as Worldwide FM and NTS, as well as his performances at major festivals and
underground events worldwide.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he produced the Gamlan Mix ( https://ja.ra.co/news/76734 ), which was selected by Resident Advisor and featured as Mix of the Day.
As a lineup advisor for EACH STORY (www.eachstory.net), he curates sonic experiences that push boundaries and foster artistic collaboration. 

His festival appearances include 
Mindgames presents Labyrinth 2024, Future Terror, Rainbow Disco Club, rural , and more.

### El Folklore Paradox
His musical concept and label, **"El Folklore Paradox,"** embodies his philosophy:
*"Traditional music carries hints of the most cutting-edge sounds of the future, while the latest techno, in some way, remains connected to ancient folk music through the DNA of human memory and rhythm."*